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Comments for "Free Throw Shooting"enI seriously think these guyshttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596231
<p>I seriously think these guys would be best off trying their free throws one handed and gain proper form on their shot. I mean particularly for Drummond because obviously at sub 40% you really can't stand to do much worse</p>
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:10:44 +0000jaycee24comment 596231 at http://www.nbadraft.netThat's a lame comparison. Youhttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596198
<p>That's a lame comparison. You can't teach athleticism. But everyone in America can learn to shoot a ft. People who make millions to play and can't hit 65% minimum upset me.</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:38:44 +0000llperezcomment 596198 at http://www.nbadraft.netcause for some players itshttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596195
<p>cause for some players its not a strong suit, you wouldnt put scalabrine in the dunk contest would you? some players are just simply better at things than others</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:30:26 +0000BasketballJunkie224comment 596195 at http://www.nbadraft.netWilt did this for a littlehttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596122
<p>Wilt did this for a little bit, with decent results. Barry was interesting, as he was a great shkoter and still chose to go with the granny shot at the line.</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:34:40 +0000ropecomment 596122 at http://www.nbadraft.nethahahahha 'NBA Star' Sashahttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596118
<p>hahahahha 'NBA Star' Sasha Vujacic.. hahahahaha</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 10:34:01 +0000he_gets_bucketscomment 596118 at http://www.nbadraft.netThe two main reasons are; 1.http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596082
<p>The two main reasons are; 1. They've grown up their whole lives never having to shoot since they always played down low, and they probably rarely worked on shooting them in practice. 2. Their hands are too big to get a proper release and rotation.</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:14:03 +0000Grandmamacomment 596082 at http://www.nbadraft.netahttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596078
<p>they are really stupid IMO, they can use the backboard, thats it..</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 03:32:40 +0000Greek Ballercomment 596078 at http://www.nbadraft.net2 major factors
1) Big menhttp://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596071
<p>2 major factors</p>
<p>1) Big men are rare. The most important skills for a big man are rebounding and defense. Maybe footwork and inside shooting.</p>
<p>Because big men are so rare, it's MUCH easier to make it into the NBA if you're 6'10 or above. i.e. a higher percentage of men with a height of 6'10 make it to the NBA compared to the population of men that height.</p>
<p>As such, the offensive skill level is lower. (that's also why there are so many stiffs)</p>
<p>2) Big men focus on training skills around the basket. Whereas guards practice outside shooting, because they simply have to do so or they're not going to be very effective players.</p>
<p>I think in some cases, like Shaq, his mechanics at the line were poor because of the way his body is built. I think he would have been better off taking them underhanded or shooting a jump hook.</p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:54:22 +0000thparadoxcomment 596071 at http://www.nbadraft.net(No subject)http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/free-throw-shooting#comment-596067
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<p>Arc on your shot is the most important thing IMO, therefore when you're taller I imagine it messes with your brain because you'd still need the same arc as a shorter person yet you're closer so I just imagine it'd make them harder. I've been under the assumption that shooting underhand from the line would be more efficient for the bad free throw shooters.<br />
But don't forget about Rondo's inability to hit any jumpshot and he's only 6'1 (maybe something to do with his 6'9 wingspan?) </p>
<p>Also here's a somewhat interesting sport science on free throws with Sasha Vujacic: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhS5F7ubJs" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhS5F7ubJs" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhS5F7ubJs</a></p>
Sat, 27 Jul 2013 01:52:00 +0000GottaBeTheShoescomment 596065 at http://www.nbadraft.net